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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1970
Page
3
The item outlines the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Morning Edition as an independent Democratic newspaper published each weekday morning with a Sunday consolidated edition called the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Evening Edition. It notes the publishing company address on Stn St and Ave J in Lubbock Texas and lists advertising reps and press associations.
Senator Birch Bayh a Democrat from Indiana denounces judicial laxity and says he will propose stringent new ethics rules for federal judges. He criticizes the Judicial Conference for not toughening oversight and questions outside income disclosures for public officials. He frames conflict of interest as key for all public servants and urges reforms across all three government branches.
A year end survey flags Asia as the most volatile region with Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Korea India Pakistan and Sino Soviet clashes risk. The Middle East Europe Latin America and Africa also hold flashpoints while the U S faces civil strife and rising crime as fears of wider conflict loom into 1970.
Allies largely favor the liberalized Export Control Act as it moves toward final votes. Concerns linger over lifted limits on items accessible to Communist nations though full embargoes remain on China, North Vietnam, North Korea, and Cuba. President Nixon retains power to block exports he deems risky, with unlikely softening of trade restrictions.
The Texas Longhorns refused to settle for a tie or retreat in the Cotton Bowl, twice converting on fourth down in the closing minutes to claim victory and the No. 1 ranking. The piece contrasts Ara Parseghian's conservative approach with Darrell Royal's aggressive finish, praising courage in sport and critiquing calls to retreat in Vietnam era debates.
A collage of wry musings on government spending headlines, a Fort Worth space note, Raquel Welch ties, age jokes, and a dark El Paso street anecdote. The piece ends with a whimsical remark on lacking a fixed foundation.
A Washington Press Club scene mocks a fellow who vows regular workouts and gym pride while colleagues suspect the fad will fade. The piece blends personal history with critique of fundraising drives, health campaigns, and holiday humor in a breezy, satirical tone.
Henry J. Taylor argues Nixon seeks a balanced U. S. policy on Israel and Arab states, amid Arab distrust of Washington and Soviet influence. He warns that backing Israel risks alienating the Arab world, while a one sided line could backfire on U. S. interests. He notes shifting Israeli demographics and Arab unity as factors shaping policy.
The Klopinski citizenship bill becomes a battleground as multiple riders attach unrelated demands from Gulf of Tonkin rescission to tax relief, desegregation rulings, and even a call to resume bombing North Vietnam. President Nixon vetoes. Klopinski loses citizenship, leaving him to sell his suit and sail away.
The Omaha World-Herald notes humorist Robert Benchley delayed for two weeks after the deadline for a magazine piece on loafing. Benchley explains the need to know what he is writing about.
In St Petersburg Florida the Gullett drugstore uses a large 6 by 4 foot sign with a weekly changing humorous message to entice shoppers. The sign reads The best way to make ends meet 18 to get off your own and is noted for drawing favorable comment from customers who enjoy the joke while specials are listed on the reverse side.
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